Woman injured in purse-snatching

Sunday

Mar 17, 2013 at 12:01 AM

TUSCALOOSA | A woman was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center Saturday afternoon after being knocked to the ground in a purse-snatching incident in the parking lot at University Mall, a Tuscaloosa police spokesman said Saturday.

Staff report

TUSCALOOSA | A woman was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center Saturday afternoon after being knocked to the ground in a purse-snatching incident in the parking lot at University Mall, a Tuscaloosa police spokesman said Saturday.“A female was leaving the University Mall and was walking through the parking lot when an unknown male suspect came up from behind and grabbed her purse, knocking her to the ground,” Sgt. Brent P. Blankley said.The incident occurred about 2 p.m.No further information was available on the condition of the victim or a description of the suspect.